Pre-Columbian Quito
Spanish Conquest and Colonial Quito
Independence and Republican Era
Modern Quito and Cultural Heritage
100
Which indigenous group lived in the Quito area before the Incas?
The Quitu-Cara people
100
In what year was Quito founded by the Spanish?
1534
100
What important event happened in Quito on August 10, 1809?
The First Cry of Independence
100
Quito is the capital city of which country?
Ecuador
200
Which civilization conquered Quito shortly before the Spanish arrival?
The Inca Empire
200
Who founded the city of San Francisco de Quito?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
200
Which event marked Ecuador’s final independence from Spain?
The Battle of Pichincha (1822)
200
Why is Quito famous worldwide for its historic center?
It is one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America
300
Who was the Inca general that ruled Quito after conquering it?
Rumiñahui
300
Which religion strongly influenced colonial Quito’s architecture and culture?
Catholicism
300
Who led the independence forces at the Battle of Pichincha?
Antonio José de Sucre
300
In what year was Quito declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1978
400
What did Rumiñahui reportedly do to prevent the Spanish from taking Inca treasures?
He destroyed or hid the treasures of Quito
400
What artistic movement developed in colonial Quito and became famous across Latin America?
The Quito School of Art (Escuela Quiteña)
400
After independence, Quito became part of which country before Ecuador was formed?
Gran Colombia
400
What geographic feature strongly influences Quito’s climate and geography?
Its location on the equator and in the Andes Mountains